Mathematics, B.A.

Minimum number of credits required to graduate: 124

Minimum cumulative GPA required to graduate: 2.0

Minimum number of credits to complete the major: 48

School: School of Arts and Sciences

Department of Mathematics and Physics

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Mathematics majors acquire insight and understanding of a diverse range of both abstract and applied topics. They experience many facets of this powerful discipline and are well prepared for graduate programs or professional careers in education, business, government, or industry.

Major Requirements

Students pursuing a B.A. degree in Mathematics must complete twelve courses (or their equivalents) as outlined below.

Required Courses

Complete the following eight required courses:

MTH 1217 - Calculus I Credits: 4
MTH 1218 - Calculus II Credits: 4
MTH 1314 - Discrete Mathematics Credits: 4
MTH 2219 - Calculus III Credits: 4
MTH 2220 - Differential Equations Credits: 4
MTH 3335 - Linear Algebra Credits: 4
MTH 4336 - Abstract Algebra Credits: 4
MTH 4343 - Real Analysis Credits: 4
And choose one course from the following:
CSC 1610 - Problem Solving with Java Credits: 4
CSC 1611 - Problem Solving with Python Credits: 4

Choose three additional elective courses

Choose three additional elective courses:

MTH 2423 - Topics in Geometry Credits: 4
MTH 2527 - Probability and Statistics I Credits: 4
MTH 2528 - Probability and Statistics II Credits: 4
MTH 2644 - Combinatorics and Graph Theory Credits: 4
MTH 2650 - Knot Theory Credits: 4
MTH 3400 - Readings in Mathematics Credits: 4
MTH 3701 - Modeling and Simulation Credits: 4
MTH 3725 - Numerical Analysis Credits: 4
MTH 4600 - Topics in Mathematics Credits: 4
MTH 4645 - Complex Analysis Credits: 4
MTH 4800 - Directed Study Credits: 4
MTH 4850 - Directed Research Credits: 4